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BP11 EXH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,638 mi
Last recorded66,638 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 EXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 66,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 66,638 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 55,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 42,402 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 42,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 37,109 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 34,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 32,298 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 32,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 30,826 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 29,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade rubber split still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

under tray and floor covers fitted unable to fully inspect all components

Pass 31 Jul 2018 26,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 24,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air filter box rear bracket close to rubbing brake pipe on ABS unit.

headlamp masks fitted at time of test.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 22,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air filter box rear bracket close to rubbing brake pipe on ABS unit.

headlamp masks fitted at time of test.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 14,981 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jul 2014 14,981 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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BP11 EXH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP11 EXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BP11 EXH registered?

BP11 EXH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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